At 52, I don't have much of a retirement plan. Since joining Steemit in March, I've seen my SP climb slowly. I've watched my posts climb from making next to nothing on Day 1 to a couple of them earn over $100. That didn't happen over night.

At first, I was excited when posts starting making .50. A few did, a few didn't. Then, a few hit that $1.00 mark. Gradually, I have seen payouts gets bigger, and that's a huge motivation. This has encouraged me to start thinking up ways I can encourage other Steemians and be a contributor to the ecosystem and not just a taker. Also, if I keep looking ahead and considering the long-term value of my Steemit account, it can be my retirement portfolio, or at least contribute a great deal to my retirement income. I can't think of anything more satisfying to a writer than to sit in his rocking chair and earn passive income from past work produced. That motivates me.